Natural Alternatives to Sweeten Your Food and Your Life

With all of the health problems that arise from sugar and sugar alternatives, it is no wonder that many people are taking to natural sweeteners in their food. Using natural sweeteners such as honey, figs, apple juice and others helps to avoid chemicals that may be used in sugar and sugar alternatives. A list is [...]

How to Make Your Own Gluten-Free Delicious Bread

If you have celiac disease or an allergy to products that contain gluten, it does not have to stop you from enjoying bread products. Instead, try these recipes for bread that do not include gluten products. Gluten-Free Banana Bread Ingredients * 2/3 cup gluten-free flour * 2/3 cup cornstarch * 1/2 cup tapioca flour * [...]

Melon Smoothie with Mint

Serves 1-2 Ingredients: ½ cup watermelon, cut into cubes and seeds removed ½ cup honeydew melon, cut into cubes 1 cup cantaloupe, cut into cubes ½ mango, cut into cubes 2 tsp lime juice 1 tsp honey 5 fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 ice cubes Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until [...]

Delicious Peach Cobbler

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced ½ cup water 2 cups sugar 8 tbsp of butter 1 ½ cups self-rising flour 1 ½ cups milk Pinch of cinnamon Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a saucepan, combine peaches with 1 cup of sugar and water. Stir well. Bring mixture to a [...]

Mom’s Baggie Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups of lettuce, shredded 1 cup carrots, shredded 4 cherry tomatoes 2 slices of deli turkey, cut up 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup corn chips Ranch dressing Instructions: Place the lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, turkey and cheese in a zip lock baggie. Add the dressing and corn chips. Seal the bag tightly. [...]

Chickpea Salad with Pecan Nuts and Sundried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 cups canned chickpeas ½ cup sultanas ½ cup pecan nuts, roughly chopped 2 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped 4 oz sundried tomatoes, slivered Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Drain the chickpeas from their liquid. Place all ingredients in a serving bowl and mix well. Serve [...]

Cauliflower Salad

Ingredients: 1 Cup shredded carrots 1 Cup sliced cauliflower ½ Cup chopped pecans 1 Cup spinach or other greens Black pepper Directions: 1. Slice cauliflower in ¼ to 1 inch slices. Tear greens into small pieces. 2. Toss all ingredients together. Add pepper to taste. 3. Chill and serve with your choice of fat-free dressing. [...]

Calorie-Friendly Salad Dressing

Ingredients: ½ cup cottage cheese ½ cup natural yogurt 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp freshly pressed lemon juice 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil Fresh chives, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Put all ingredients (except chives, salt and pepper) in a blender and blend until smooth for about 30 seconds. Pour dressing into [...]

Sweet and Sour Beans

Ingredients: 1 can pork and beans 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained 1 small green pepper, cut into strips ¼ Cup onion, diced ¼ Cup  brown sugar, firmly packed 2 Tbsp. vinegar 3 Tbsp. soy sauce Directions: Combine all ingredients in a greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 minutes, stirring [...]

April Showers Shrimp Salad

Ingredients: 1(15 oz.) can black beans 1 green bell pepper, chopped ½ Cup celery, chopped ½ Cup onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped 2/3 Cup salsa ¼ Cup limejuice 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. honey 1 lb. peeled cooked shrimp Lettuce Directions: 1. Combine the black beans, green pepper, celery, onion, and cilantro in [...]

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